• FOX cancels full theatrical trailer for 'American Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly'

  June 6, 2003
  The "buzz" surrounding the American Idol spinoff movie From Justin to Kelly, starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini (the final two from the first season of Idol), continues to signal deep trouble for the twice-delayed flick. The Website FilmJerk.com reports that Fox has declined to make a full theatrical trailer for the film's upcoming June 20 release. In addition, Fox has decided to scrub most of the promotional material that would normally be produced for a probable hit and will produce only a basic press kit, ad slickers and one poster.

• 'American Idol' spinoffs still dominate Amazon.com sales charts

  June 5, 2003
  Even though only two of the five are currently available, American Idol spinoff CDs continue to dominate the Amazon.com sales chart. Continuing in first place is Clay Aiken's RCA CD-single "This Is The Night," backed with the Simon and Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Waters", scheduled for release on June 10. In fourth place, behind Clay, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin, is Ruben Studdard's Jive CD-single "Flying Without Wings," backed with the Carpenters' hit "Superstar", also scheduled for release on June 10.

• Fox delays video release of 'From Justin to Kelly' movie after theaters complain

  June 5, 2003
  The bad omens surrounding the American Idol spinoff movie From Justin to Kelly, starring initial Idol finalists Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, continue. The New York Post reports that Fox has had to delay its plans to release the movie on video about six weeks after its theatrical opening (which has now been delayed to June 20) due to protests from theater owners.

• 'Idol' movie 'From Justin to Kelly' cancels press screenings; raising 'dud' talk

  June 4, 2003
  Overlooked in all the success of Fox's American Idol and the solo singing careers of Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken is the forthcoming movie From Justin to Kelly, starring the winner and runner-up from the first Idol (Clarkson and Justin Guarini).

• Kelly Clarkson/Justin Guarini 'American Idol' movie pushed back to June 13 release

  April 9, 2003
  Two Idols at the same time proved to be one too many for Fox. As the hugely successful American Idol 2 approaches its May conclusion, the New York Post reports that Fox has pushed back the release date of the American Idol movie, starring Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini, the winner and runner-up in the first American Idol contest, and entitled simply From Justin to Kelly.

• 'American Idol' finalist Tamyra Gray gets recording deal

  October 16, 2002
  MTV.com reports that "American Idol" finalist Tamyra Gray, a 23-year-old from Takoma Park, Maryland, has signed with 19 Recordings Limited, the label run by "American Idol"'s other Simon, creator Simon Fuller. She had earlier inked a management deal with Fuller just after her exit from the show.

• 'American Idol' runner-up Justin Guarini gets record contract

  October 9, 2002
  Billboard.com reports that "American Idol" Justin Guarini has signed a recording contract with "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller's U.K.-based 19 Recordings Limited. His as-yet-untitled and unscheduled debut solo album will be subsequently licensed to RCA for U.S. release.

• 'American Idol's Kelly Clarkson & Justin Guarini -- more than just friends?

  September 9, 2002
  TVGuide.com reports that there was at least one interesting moment during the Friday morning joint appearance of 'American Idol' finalists Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini on NBC's 'The Today Show' program.

• 'American Idol' judge Simon signs runner-up Justin Guarini to contract

  September 7, 2002
  E! Online reports that 'American Idol' judge Simon Cowell says he will sign Justin Guarini to a management contract. Cowell has already signed 'Idol' winner Kelly Clarkson and semifinalist Tamyra Gray to management contracts.

• 'American Idol' creator developing movie for Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarini

  September 7, 2002
  Variety reports that "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller, who launched the original U.K. "Pop Idol" as well, on Friday confirmed published speculation that he's developing a feature film for "Idol" winner Clarkson and finalist Justin Guarini.

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